Clinician, Adjudicator, Guest Conductor

Jazz Clinic at Schoolcraft College, MI.

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal.

“I have observed Don Owens' brilliant work on numerous occasions. From grade school to professional, jazz to orchestral, D.O. is a wonderful musician, artist, and communicator. Simply put, he is a master educator.

Every time I watch D.O. work I become a better teacher. Every time D.O. works with our students they become better musicians. I have worked with over a hundred incredible, talented, knowledgeable guest conductors in my career. If I had to rank them, Don Owens would sit firmly at the top.”

Brian Logan, Director of Bands – Wheeling (IL) High School

Don Owens is available for clinics, adjudication, and as a guest conductor, for jazz and classical music, especially wind ensemble and concert band, no matter the level of ensemble, middle school through professional.

“We’ve had D.O. on our campus a number of times and are looking forward to hosting him again. The depth of his musicianship, the eclecticism of his approach to teaching and learning, his quirky humor and down-to-earth practicality throughout the creative process make him an ideal collaborator. From raw beginners to seasoned pros – he engages everybody joyfully and with fantastic results.”Carolyn Barber, Director of Bands, University of Nebraska